Avocado Boats (2 Ways)

Any time you can turn your fruit into a vehicle for delicious toppings and call it a “boat,” mealtime instantly becomes 50% more fun.

It’s science.

After making these gorgeous papaya boats, I couldn’t let the fun stop there.

I’ve been an avocado fiend lately – as in I eat half of one almost every day! So I couldn’t resist the urge to turn them into a complete meal. I’m absolutely smitten with this buttery green fruit (yes fruit!). Avocados are beautiful, nutrient rich, loaded with healthy fats, and wonderfully versatile.

Let’s not only make them into guacamole or smash them on toast, friends! Let’s dream bigger.

This recipe has two options! The first is inspired by both Indian and Mediterranean cuisines with crispy, masala-spiced chickpeas and a maple-lemon tahini sauce.

The second is influenced by Mexican cuisine with spicy black beans, taco-inspired toppings, and salsa or hot sauce. Serve this version with tortilla chips for a hearty meal or side dish.

I think you guys are going to LOVE these boats, no matter which style you choose. They’re:

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Talk About It

Can I get a toot toot? I love these boats and my doctor is going to love these boats for me. Cholesterol STILL too high. But I know that avocados are super good for high cholesterol. My wife doesn’t want me to go on any drugs from the dr. Ok, I think she’s probably right. And I can’t be the only guy out there who eats dinner and feels like I’m starving 20 minutes later. Like how this is filling……honk, I see another boat going by.

From one avocado fiend to another, these avo boats look fantastic, Dana! The timing of this post is funny to me because just last night my boyfriend and I were eating plain avocados with a spoon, and commenting about how weird we are in general for doing so. However, after seeing this recipe, we will definitely be upping our avo game next time ;)

You are so right about boats! I totally flipped over your papaya boats, and this is really no different. What a fun, gorgeous, easy summer eatable! I’ve been eating so many avocados (probably because of their media hype, but I’ve also always loved them, especially in the summer), so this recipe sounds so good to me. Beautiful pics!
xx Lane

Both versions sound so good, I have a hard time choosing which one I’ll try first! I’ve never actually eaten an avocado boat before, so I have a fun project now:) Thanks for the cool and refreshing recipes!
xx Sydney

I love this recipe. I’m actually hungry and I have avocados and a can of chickpeas and tikka masala spice blend. I’m going to make them now and post a photo for you! I don’t have tomatoes – but I do have cilantro and hot sauce :) I love this idea. It’s awesome!!!! Photos are amazing – as always :)

You’re so right. Boats definitely do = more fun! I’m so inspired now! What else can I turn into a boat? Cantaloupe? Cucumber? Zucchini? The options are endless! Love how super simple these are. I might try a za’atar version too!

I had a mashed up avocado with no idea what to do with it, when I suddenly remembered how I’ve been wanting to try this recipe. I went the black bean route and added green and red peppers for more of a avocado scramble and it was delicious! Thanks for the simple yet always tasty recipes!

Well definitely skin must be removed if not is not well presented and for that purpose avocados must be just Ripe not too much and once you scoop out do a little cut to make it flat. Sprinkle lime juice to avoid darkness as well, you called them boats but the common name either in Peru or Chile is stuffed avocado or to say it right “Palta rellena” ( we called PALTA to the avocado in Peru and Chile only) is an staple in our gastronomy in Peru and could be stuffed either with tuna salad, chicken salad or cooked mixed veggies with mayo. As a chef
I use avocado a lot and it’s the best fruit you can ever enjoy. Thanks for your recipe because I love chickpeas or tomatoes as well
Alejandra Burdiles
Chef and Restaurateur

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Hi, I'm Dana! I create simple, delicious recipes that require 10 ingredients or less, one bowl, or 30 minutes or less to prepare.